We have a number of fantastic awards celebrating the best of business across Sussex!

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  This award has been designed for businesses that are over two years old and have demonstrated outstanding achievements in all aspects of their organisation.

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  We’re looking for an outstanding tradesperson in Sussex who goes above and beyond in their field.

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  This award recognises the outstanding achievements of retail businesses in Sussex, celebrating their contributions to the local community and showcasing their successes.

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  We are looking for a new business that has launched in the last 18 months and has exceeded their launch expectations.

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  We are looking to recognise a Sussex entrepreneur who has led their organisation to success over the last few years.

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  We are looking for an employee who stands out from the crowd.

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  We want to recognise a local venue that offers exceptional service, atmosphere, and guest experience.

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  We want to hear about a company in Sussex that is great to work for.

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  We are looking for a standout attraction in Sussex that offers an exceptional visitor experience.

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  We want to celebrate local businesses that are driving change through innovation.

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  We are looking to recognise a Sussex entrepreneur who has led their organisation to success over the last few years.

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  Exceptional customer service is what sets a business apart—and we’re looking for the very best in Sussex.

A huge congratulations to our 2026 winners and nominees:

BEST BUSINESS: EXPERIENCE IT NOW TRAVEL, (WINNER) WAVE COMMUNITY BANK, KINGSROCK CONSTRUCTION, MADISON WEB SOLUTIONS

BEST NEW BUSINESS: TRANQUILITY TREASURES, REPLAB, (WINNER) THE CHILLI TRAIL, DIGITAL OPTICS

CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD: (WINNER) RICHARD SOAN ROOFING SERVICES, WAVE COMMUNITY BANK, TISSHAWS FAMILY LAW, GILTINAN AND KENNEDY

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR: (WINNER) KINGSROCK CONSTRUCTION, GOODOAKS HOME CARE HORSHAM-CRAWLEY, GODWINS GARDENS

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: EDWARD JOHNSON from GEMINI AM-PM, LAURA HELEN from ROOM TO RESPOND, (WINNER) CHANELLE APA from GOOD OAKS HOME CARE HORSHAM-CRAWLEY

THE GREEN AWARD: MADISON WEB SOLUTIONS, THE REAL JUNK FOOD PROJECT, (WINNER) SEASONS WHOLEFOOD

THE SUSSEX ENTREPRENEUR: KATHRYN HIBBERD-LITTLE from THE MUG TREE, (WINNER) CHRIS EYRE from EASTBOURNE MUSIC FEST, MARK LANDS FROM CAMCOOL, DONNA BEDDIS from THE ACCOUNTANT’S BEST FRIEND

THE INNOVATION AWARD: FLARE AUDIO, AIRWARE SOLUTIONS, (WINNER) MADISON WEB SOLUTIONS

BEST INDEPENDENT RETAILER: SEASONS WHOLEFOOD, (WINNER) EXPERIENCE IT NOW TRAVEL, REFILLED, CHICHESTER

BEST ATTRACTION: OUT OF BOUNDS, THE SUSSEX BUTTERFLY GARDENS, (WINNER) KNOCKHATCH ADVENTURE PARK

BEST HOSPITALITY BUSINESS: (WINNER) TOTTINGTON MANOR, THE MUG TREE, PANGDEAN BARN, THE ROEBUCK INN

TRADESPERSON OF THE YEAR: LAYONA THOMPSON from ARTIFEX DESIGNS, (WINNER) GEORGE GODWIN from GODWINS GARDENS, CRAIG KELLY from CK CARPENTRY AND BUILDING